We are asked about the fraction of pizza each student
gets, so the relevant numbers here is only 14 students and 7 pizzas. SO the
fraction of pizza each student get is the ratio of the two:
fraction = 7 pizzas / 14 students
fraction = 1 / 2
<span>So each student gets 1/2</span>
If you have ever seen a pinball machine, you would know that it is shaped like a rectangular box. Since a rectangle has two sets of equal parallel lines, then you would have to know the length and the width. Its perimeter is equal to the total length of all sides. Thus, the equation is 2L + 2W = 172 inches. However, since there is no other data other than the perimeter, I can't give a definite numerical answer. The only answer I could give is in variables. Thus, the length of the pinball machine is
2L = 172 - 2W
L= 86 - W
You have to remember P.E.M.D.A.S. when doing problems like this.
Drew used PEMDAS so we know he isn't wrong. However, Sam didn't use PEMDAS. She multiplied 2&5 instead of raising 5 to the second.
The correct answer for Sams' problem would be 30.
Hope this helps! :)
